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Kerna Shedrian
 
Kerna Shedrian
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'''When were you raised to Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah?'''
 
'''When were you raised to Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah?'''
  
 
September 2006
 
September 2006
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'''Why did you choose Blue?'''
 
'''Why did you choose Blue?'''
  
 
I felt I could contribute best to the site as a Blue. I like to get involved in projects and this fits the Blue ideal. To be Blue also means to be an individual and yet somehow part of a family. I fit as sometimes I like to be a bit of a loner :)
 
I felt I could contribute best to the site as a Blue. I like to get involved in projects and this fits the Blue ideal. To be Blue also means to be an individual and yet somehow part of a family. I fit as sometimes I like to be a bit of a loner :)
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'''Are you like the Blues in the Books?'''
 
'''Are you like the Blues in the Books?'''
  
 
They are much more determined and manipulative than I. But I think I am a little.
 
They are much more determined and manipulative than I. But I think I am a little.
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'''Do you plot and manipulate? Do you travel a lot? '''
 
'''Do you plot and manipulate? Do you travel a lot? '''
  
 
I do plot. Sometimes I have ideas and I get stuck into them. I wouldn't say I manipulate. I have been around a little but on holidays only. I haven't travelled for the sake of travelling.
 
I do plot. Sometimes I have ideas and I get stuck into them. I wouldn't say I manipulate. I have been around a little but on holidays only. I haven't travelled for the sake of travelling.
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'''How was your time as Citizen/Novice/Accepted?'''
 
'''How was your time as Citizen/Novice/Accepted?'''
  
 
I was never a Citizen as when I originally joined the site the rank had not yet been introduced. I loved being a Novice and Accepted. You get to have a lot of fun, even the classes were fun.
 
I was never a Citizen as when I originally joined the site the rank had not yet been introduced. I loved being a Novice and Accepted. You get to have a lot of fun, even the classes were fun.
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'''How long have you been a member of TV.net?'''
 
'''How long have you been a member of TV.net?'''
  
 
Since March 2002
 
Since March 2002
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'''What things do you do for TV.net?'''
 
'''What things do you do for TV.net?'''
  
 
I have run two classes, worked on some member manual, contributed several articles to the Tower library, am a member of the Research team and have served as both Heart and Soul for the Blue Ajah.
 
I have run two classes, worked on some member manual, contributed several articles to the Tower library, am a member of the Research team and have served as both Heart and Soul for the Blue Ajah.
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'''How did you get to read the Series?'''
 
'''How did you get to read the Series?'''
  
 
A boy in my college was reading them and let me borrow them for the breaks in between classes. I got hooked
 
A boy in my college was reading them and let me borrow them for the breaks in between classes. I got hooked
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'''To whom are you bonded, if you're bonded?'''
 
'''To whom are you bonded, if you're bonded?'''
  
 
n/a
 
n/a
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'''Who is your mentee, if you have one?'''
 
'''Who is your mentee, if you have one?'''
  
 
I haven't had one yet.
 
I haven't had one yet.
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'''Who's your favorite character of the Series? Favorite Nation?'''
 
'''Who's your favorite character of the Series? Favorite Nation?'''
  
 
I like Mat. He's a nice cheeky chappy. Favourite Nation is probably Andor. I don't know why it just seems to be strong and proud yet just. The others all seem flawed.
 
I like Mat. He's a nice cheeky chappy. Favourite Nation is probably Andor. I don't know why it just seems to be strong and proud yet just. The others all seem flawed.
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'''Have you ever attended any Real Life Functions? Did you like them if you did, and why? (Why do you think people should come to any future functions?)'''
 
'''Have you ever attended any Real Life Functions? Did you like them if you did, and why? (Why do you think people should come to any future functions?)'''
  
 
Yes I was at Euro 06 in Skipton. I had a great time. RL functions are what makes our community so different and I think all members should try and experience at least one.  
 
Yes I was at Euro 06 in Skipton. I had a great time. RL functions are what makes our community so different and I think all members should try and experience at least one.  
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'''What kind of music do you like?'''
 
'''What kind of music do you like?'''
  
 
I like old pop songs. I hate over played songs but if I'm out on a night out I like the DJ to play R&B otherwise at home I listen to 60s/70s music
 
I like old pop songs. I hate over played songs but if I'm out on a night out I like the DJ to play R&B otherwise at home I listen to 60s/70s music
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'''What are your favorite movies?'''
 
'''What are your favorite movies?'''
  
 
Dirty Dancing, Footloose, and then comedies and stuff
 
Dirty Dancing, Footloose, and then comedies and stuff
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'''What's the craziest/stupidest thing you've ever done?'''
 
'''What's the craziest/stupidest thing you've ever done?'''
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I dunno if I can pick just one  
 
I dunno if I can pick just one  
  
'''hat job do you have?'''
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'''What job do you have?'''
  
 
I'm training to be an Accountant
 
I'm training to be an Accountant
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'''Do you have a pet?'''
 
'''Do you have a pet?'''
  
 
No, we do have two fish but neither belong to me.
 
No, we do have two fish but neither belong to me.
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'''What languages do you speak?'''
 
'''What languages do you speak?'''
  
 
Besides English I have a good bit of Irish and French and I know a couple of sentences in other languages but nothing much.
 
Besides English I have a good bit of Irish and French and I know a couple of sentences in other languages but nothing much.
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'''What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?'''
 
'''What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?'''
  
 
Teacher, though I do remember filling in a form when I was in school stating that I wanted to be President of Ireland.
 
Teacher, though I do remember filling in a form when I was in school stating that I wanted to be President of Ireland.
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'''Moiraine or Siuan?'''
 
'''Moiraine or Siuan?'''
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At the moment Siuan as I feel I know her better.
 
At the moment Siuan as I feel I know her better.
  
'''Shienar or Saldea?'''
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'''Shienar or Saldaea?'''
  
 
Shienar, I like the thought of the communal baths (j/k) I like the way they seem so old fashioned, chivalrous and full of honour.
 
Shienar, I like the thought of the communal baths (j/k) I like the way they seem so old fashioned, chivalrous and full of honour.
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'''Tea or coffee?'''
 
'''Tea or coffee?'''
  
 
Tea, can't stand coffee. I drink 4 or 5 cuppa chas a day
 
Tea, can't stand coffee. I drink 4 or 5 cuppa chas a day
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'''Books or movies?'''
 
'''Books or movies?'''
  
 
Books of course though I do like movies a lot too.  
 
Books of course though I do like movies a lot too.  
 
 
'''A short bio about yourself.'''
 
'''A short bio about yourself.'''
  

Revision as of 07:49, 21 January 2009

Kerna Shedrian, Senior Member Interview, January 29, 2008


What's your Tower name?

Kerna Shedrian


When were you raised to Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah?

September 2006


Why did you choose Blue?

I felt I could contribute best to the site as a Blue. I like to get involved in projects and this fits the Blue ideal. To be Blue also means to be an individual and yet somehow part of a family. I fit as sometimes I like to be a bit of a loner :)


Are you like the Blues in the Books?

They are much more determined and manipulative than I. But I think I am a little.


Do you plot and manipulate? Do you travel a lot?

I do plot. Sometimes I have ideas and I get stuck into them. I wouldn't say I manipulate. I have been around a little but on holidays only. I haven't travelled for the sake of travelling.


How was your time as Citizen/Novice/Accepted?

I was never a Citizen as when I originally joined the site the rank had not yet been introduced. I loved being a Novice and Accepted. You get to have a lot of fun, even the classes were fun.


How long have you been a member of TV.net?

Since March 2002


What things do you do for TV.net?

I have run two classes, worked on some member manual, contributed several articles to the Tower library, am a member of the Research team and have served as both Heart and Soul for the Blue Ajah.


How did you get to read the Series?

A boy in my college was reading them and let me borrow them for the breaks in between classes. I got hooked


To whom are you bonded, if you're bonded?

n/a


Who is your mentee, if you have one?

I haven't had one yet.


Who's your favorite character of the Series? Favorite Nation?

I like Mat. He's a nice cheeky chappy. Favourite Nation is probably Andor. I don't know why it just seems to be strong and proud yet just. The others all seem flawed.


Have you ever attended any Real Life Functions? Did you like them if you did, and why? (Why do you think people should come to any future functions?)

Yes I was at Euro 06 in Skipton. I had a great time. RL functions are what makes our community so different and I think all members should try and experience at least one.


What kind of music do you like?

I like old pop songs. I hate over played songs but if I'm out on a night out I like the DJ to play R&B otherwise at home I listen to 60s/70s music


What are your favorite movies?

Dirty Dancing, Footloose, and then comedies and stuff


What's the craziest/stupidest thing you've ever done?

I dunno if I can pick just one


What job do you have?

I'm training to be an Accountant


Do you have a pet?

No, we do have two fish but neither belong to me.


What languages do you speak?

Besides English I have a good bit of Irish and French and I know a couple of sentences in other languages but nothing much.


What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?

Teacher, though I do remember filling in a form when I was in school stating that I wanted to be President of Ireland.


Moiraine or Siuan?

At the moment Siuan as I feel I know her better.


Shienar or Saldaea?

Shienar, I like the thought of the communal baths (j/k) I like the way they seem so old fashioned, chivalrous and full of honour.


Tea or coffee?

Tea, can't stand coffee. I drink 4 or 5 cuppa chas a day


Books or movies?

Books of course though I do like movies a lot too. A short bio about yourself.

I'm 23, from Dublin. I like to collect books and I like things to match